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40 41 NorthAmerica or fromother jurisdictions.Wemain- tain a highly-trainedworkforce on the island that can respond to any situation that might occur.” Going forward,Jones reports that business in Bermu- da is on the uptickdue to the recent hurricanes that swept throughmuch of the Caribbean region.“We’ve seen a lot more interest in our island,”he avers.“We were spared some of the damage,sowe’re seeing an influxof high net worth individuals looking to buy high-end homes,as well as high-end hotel properties. Right now,we’re involvedwith a RitzReserve project, of which there are only two or three in theworld.The Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a veryhigh-end project and we’re seeing interest fromother major hotel players. We’re hopeful that that trend continues,and,if it does, we expect to be verybusy for the upcoming near to mid-term future.” In the longer term,Jones says that the companywill strive to remain responsive to its clients’needs,while being on the lookout fornewopportunities.“We’reseeing a lotof interest inelectricvehicles,”hemuses,“andthat’s aspace thatwe’re lookingat.Potentially,wecanprovide chargingstationsatvarious spotsaroundthe island, combinedwithour solar capabilities.We’remindful of the needtobegreen,and,wethinkthat,over time,that’sgoing to be theway to go.Wewant to keep our eyes open and be responsive towhatever might come.” Meanwhile,Universal Electricwill continue to be the go-to electrical services companyon Bermuda. “When youwant to have comfort that the job has been done right,Universal is the company that youwant to do business with,”he declares.“We’re going to be fair; we’re going to be honest; andwe’re going to backup what we do.” Lifestyle Protection COLONIAL GROUP INTERNATIONAL LTD. Jardine House, 33-35 Reid Street Hamilton HM 12 Bermuda Tel. 441-293-2444 www.cgigroup.com insurance, health, pensions, life Colonial Group International (CGI) companies manage $430 million in premium income and pension contributions. CGI companies operate in Bermuda and the Caribbean and offer long term security having settled in excess of $400 million hurricane related claims since 2000. Products are rich in benefits and service and deliver more cover and more security for protecting livelihoods and lifestyles. All rated CGI companies are rated A-(Excellent) by AM Best. From happy beginnings to happy ever after. BAC UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC LTD. n Bermuda Air Conditioning Ltd. www.bac.bm Bermuda Air Conditioning Ltd. (BAC) is the local leader in the analysis, design, and construction of better indoor environments, offering a full line of products and services that cater to any size commercial or residential project. BAC has installed air conditioning systems in the majority of the commercial buildings throughout Hamilton and around the island. With systems from York and Trane, the company’s commercial sales division of- fers complete service from conceptual design, cost estimating, installation and project management, no matter how large or small the project may be. Its residential division offers a wide selection of cooling and heating solutions from brand names like Panasonic, Carrier, Keeprite, Comfortaire and Freidrich. n Colonial Medical Insurance Co. Ltd. www.cgigroup.com n Rubis Energy Bermuda www.rubis-bermuda.com PREFERRED VENDORS